Assessment of risk for pressure ulcers in intensive care units: an integrative review

Objective: To analyze in the scientific production the use of risk assessment scales for Pressure Ulcer (UPP) in the Intensive Care Unit. Method: There was conducted an integrative review the databases LILACS, MEDLINE and SciELO, with selection of 18 articles. Results: It was discovered that several risk factors, such as: the difference in the prevalence of UPP in relation to gender, body mass index and the difficulty in mobility in bed, altered sensory perception compromising the verbalization of discomfort, and the use of the Urinary Catheter preventing the appearance of the lesions. The scores of the scales remained at high risk and the use of the Glasgow coma scale helped in preventing the risk associated with the UPP when associated to the Bradem. Conclusion: It is needed new studies evaluating the risks of UPP, so it can be possible to provide knowledge, which can modify this reality.